Indonesia–Sweden relations
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IndonesiaandSwedenestablished diplomatic relations on 23 November 1950.[1]In recent years both nations demonstrate growing keenness to improve bilateral relations, as each head of government exchanged visits.[2]Indonesia has an embassy inStockholmthat also accredited toLatvia,while Sweden has an embassy inJakartathat also accredited toEast Timor.
History
[edit]After theIndonesian Revolution,Sweden recognized the new state of Indonesia in 1949. The diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Sweden was established in 1950, followed by the establishment of embassies in each counterparts capitals'. The first Indonesian PresidentSukarnovisited Sweden on May 3–5, 1959.[3]The Swedish embassy in Jakarta is also accredited to Timor Leste that opened diplomatic relations with Sweden since 2002.
For most of the 1980s and 1990s the bilateral relations were rather strained, due to separatistFree Aceh Movement(GAM) leaders residing in Sweden at the time and making Stockholm their foreign base to gain international support and recognition.[4]During the aftermath ofAceh Tsunami,Sweden was among countries that promptly provided aid to devastated areas in Indonesia. In the next year, Indonesian Government and GAM leaders reconciled their differences through peace negotiations, with the conflict in Aceh ending in 2005. Sweden actively contributed in the Aceh peace process and gave assistance in post-tsunami reconstruction.
High level visits
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In 2008, Swedish Foreign MinisterCarl Bildtvisited Jakarta. In early 2012, KingCarl XVI Gustafof Sweden visited Indonesia, it was the first ever by a Swedish monarch. In November 2012, Prime MinisterFredrik Reinfeldtfollowed suit, also the first ever visit by a Swedish head of government. The courtesy call reciprocated with Indonesian PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyonovisits to Sweden on 27–29 May 2013.[5]
Agreements
[edit]The two countries have signed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation on sustainable urban development, science, innovation and research, healthcare and environment.[5]Indonesia is also keen to learn more from Swedish experience in maintaining its environment, such as developing renewable energy sources.[6]
Trade and investment
[edit]Sweden is one of Indonesia's most important trade partners in Europe, and its bilateral trade with Indonesia is the highest amongScandinaviancountries. The trade volume between Indonesia-Sweden has reached US$1.05 billion in 2011 and grow to US$1.46 billion in 2012.[6]In 2011 Swedish investment in Indonesia was stood around US$916,000 in 9 projects, in 2012 the figures rose to US$5.2 million in 11 projects.[2][6]In 2021, Ambassador of Indonesia to Sweden introduced the Indonesian Investment Authority (INA), the firstsovereign investment fundin Indonesia, responsible for supporting significant infrastructure projects in Indonesia. INA could be an opportunity to develop stronger economic cooperation with the support of many Swedish companies operating in the infrastructure and telecommunications sectors of Indonesia.[7]The two countries also have been in favor of theASEAN-EUrelationship, which has escalated into aStrategic Partnershipin December 2020.[8]Sweden further provides support for the progress of the Indonesia-EUCEPAnegotiations.[7]
Resident diplomatic missions
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Embassy of Indonesia in Stockholm
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^"Nov 17, 2020".Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta in Facebook.18 November 2020.Retrieved29 January2024.
- ^abSanto Darmosumarto (May 31, 2013)."Beyond ABBA and IKEA: Indonesia-Sweden relations".The Jakarta Post.Retrieved19 June2013.
- ^"Yudhoyono to Start Official Visit Program in Sweden".Tempo. 28 May 2013.Retrieved19 June2013.
- ^"Aceh's Gam separatists".BBC News.24 January 2005.Retrieved2008-10-11.
- ^ab"President Yudhoyono to meet with Prime Minister Reinfeldt and the King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf".Embassy of Sweden, Jakarta. 28 May 2013.Retrieved19 June2013.
- ^abcHeru (May 29, 2013)."Number of Swedish companies in Indonesia up 50 pct".Antara News.Retrieved20 June2013.
- ^ab"Indonesia Dan Swedia Sepakat Perluas Kerja Sama Bilateral | Portal Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia".kemlu.go.id.Retrieved2021-07-17.
- ^"What Does the ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership Mean?".thediplomat.com.Retrieved2021-07-17.
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